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The Taunton to Barnstaple Line – The Devon & Somerset Railway

Old Heathcoat School Community Centre 81 King Street, Tiverton, United Kingdom

Illustrated Talk Join local railway experts Freddie Huxtable and Amyas Crump as they discuss the Taunton to Barnstaple Railway. This line linked with the Exe Valley Line at Morebath Junction. Talk held at Old Heathcoat School Community Centre, Tiverton. Refreshments served. Tickets: £6 (£5 for museum members) Book your tickets online: https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2022-11-24-the-taunton-to-barnstaple-line-the-devon-somerset-railway Or pop into […]

Tiverton Tots – Welcome to the Farmyard

Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, United Kingdom

Tiverton Tots is a great way to introduce your little ones to our wonderful, family–friendly museum! Enjoy a mix of stories, music, crafts and free play as you explore the museum, with a different theme each time. Suitable for ages 1-4. This month, dress up as a farmer or one of the farmyard animals and […]

West Exe in Old Photographs

Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, United Kingdom

Our Director Pippa Griffith investigates our archives and explores the varied history of Tiverton's West Exe, including textile production, shops and community life, plus the impact of fires and floods. All illustrated with photos from our vast archive. This talk is repeated due to popular demand. 3 - 4pm £6 (£5 museum members) Talk takes […]

*SOLD OUT* Tiverton Tots – Let’s Cook

Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, United Kingdom

Tiverton Tots is a great way to introduce your little ones to our wonderful, family–friendly museum! Enjoy a mix of stories, music, crafts and free play as you explore the museum, with a different theme each time. Suitable for ages 1-4. Friday 20th January – Let’s Cook! Come and join us for a feast in […]

Victorian Day

Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, United Kingdom

Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life presents a special Victorian Day to be held on Saturday 21st January 2023 Amusements to include.... Victorian School Laundry Day Toys and Games Dressing Up Meet a Local Victorian Object Handling & More! Admission:  Adults: £7 (Members £3.50) Child: £3 (Child of Member £2) Book online or turn up […]

*SOLD OUT!* West Exe in Old Photographs

Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, United Kingdom

Our Director Pippa Griffith investigates our archives and explores the varied history of Tiverton's West Exe, including textile production, shops and community life, plus the impact of fires and floods. All illustrated with photos from our vast archive. This talk is repeated due to popular demand. 7 - 8pm £6 (£5 museum members) Talk takes […]

*SOLD OUT* West Exe in Old Photographs

Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, United Kingdom

EXTRA DATE added due to popular demand! Our Director Pippa Griffith investigates our archives and explores the varied history of Tiverton's West Exe, including textile production, shops and community life, plus the impact of fires and floods. All illustrated with photos from our vast archive. 7 - 8pm £6 (£5 museum members) Talk takes place […]

**SOLD OUT** Behind the Scenes at the Museum

Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, United Kingdom

Join our Director, Pippa Griffith, as she takes you on an exclusive tour of the museum's stores and shares some of her favourite objects. Learn about how we care for our objects and get a glimpse under the Tivvy Bumper steam engine. 1 - 2.30pm £10 (£9 for museum members) Refreshments will be served afterwards. […]

Bumper Half Term

Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, United Kingdom

Family Fun celebrating the Tivvy Bumper Steam Engine. Stamp a ticket as you steam around the museum, dressing up, train toys, transport games and more! Normal museum admission applies. Adults £7, accompanied kids go FREE! Book online or turn up on the day. PLUS Transport Craft on Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th February.

Tiverton Tots – Jobs

Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, United Kingdom

Tiverton Tots is a great way to introduce your little ones to our wonderful, family–friendly museum! Enjoy a mix of stories, music, crafts and free play as you explore the museum, with a different theme each time. Suitable for ages 1-4. Thursday 23rd February – Jobs What would you like to be when you grow […]

**SOLD OUT** Victorian Mid Devon

Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, United Kingdom

Discover more about Mid Devon's towns and countryside in the Victorian era. From childhood, work and home life, to community events. All illustrated with photos from the museum's extensive archives. 7-8pm £6 (£5 for museum members). Talk held at the museum. Refreshments served. Book online or pop into the museum to book.

**SOLD OUT** Health & Welfare

Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, United Kingdom

A guided walk around the centre of town looking at the history of hospitals and medical provision in Tiverton, and details of the living conditions for Tiverton's poorest inhabitants in the Nineteenth Century. 1.30 - 3pm £8 (£7 for museum members) Walk starts at the museum, arrive from 1.15 to check in. Book online or […]